US Bridges

Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of Leavitt RD · Structure no. 4760115

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKresge Drive
CrossesBeaver Creek-Kresge Driv
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Leavitt RD
RouteCity Street M0001
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41665, -82.20639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2025)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kresge Drive over Beaver Creek-Kresge Driv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.